3 Weeks in Puerto Penasco, Arizona's Beach, Right on the Gulf of Calif
Puerto Penasco, Son, Mexico
Puerto Penasco, also known as Rocky Point, is quiet in late July and August so it is a great time to visit. There is so much to do because we are a tourist location for Arizona. We are on the Gulf of California (the Sea of Cortez). The water is incredibly warm so you will love swimming here. There are fantastic restaurants and the town is growing, so every day I find a new shop or restaurant to visit. My house is walking distance to the beach. There are 2 bedrooms, both with queen size beds. A lovely garden with covered patio to sit in the morning and have coffee and in the evenings for a beer or wine or, of course, Tequila. We are difficult to reach if you are coming from Mexico so look at a map first. The advertised airport exists but there are no planes. I love Mexico! Coming from Arizona, it is easy to get here. It's 4 hours from Tucson or Phoenix. There is an expat community and the Mexicans are extremely friendly. You get a hug every time you go into a restaurant. I love it here. I think you will too.
There are 4 of them: Marnie, Houdini (Dini), Paddy, ad Sami. Dini and Paddy are brothers, and Sami is their adopted father (?). He was here first and takes care of them. Marni wants nothing to do with them. She is the old lady. I brought her from the US when I moved here. The others are Mexicanos, They hang together and it's fun watching them interact. Marni sleeps all day.
The main requirement is making sure they don't get out in the front yard. I built up the back yard wall so they can hang out there, but there are street dogs and I lost 3 cats to them, so you really have to make sure the front door is closed at all times. When you go in and out, make sure the cats don't slip past. Otherwise, feed and love them. They are very affectionate.
The back yard, especially the orange tree, needs watering, so please make sure to turn on the water.
That's it. The house is pretty easy to keep clean.
Responsibilities
My cats are so loving, but it takes them a day or two to warmup to new people, so I set the dates for 2 days before I leave so I can introduce you to them and get you comfortable with each other. My sitters usually stay with me for those days.There are 4 of them: Marnie, Houdini (Dini), Paddy, ad Sami. Dini and Paddy are brothers, and Sami is their adopted father (?). He was here first and takes care of them. Marni wants nothing to do with them. She is the old lady. I brought her from the US when I moved here. The others are Mexicanos, They hang together and it's fun watching them interact. Marni sleeps all day.
The main requirement is making sure they don't get out in the front yard. I built up the back yard wall so they can hang out there, but there are street dogs and I lost 3 cats to them, so you really have to make sure the front door is closed at all times. When you go in and out, make sure the cats don't slip past. Otherwise, feed and love them. They are very affectionate.
The back yard, especially the orange tree, needs watering, so please make sure to turn on the water.
That's it. The house is pretty easy to keep clean.
Photos
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Additional Information
From AI: In Puerto Peñasco (also known as Rocky Point), tourists are concentrated mainly in the beach areas, the Malecon and nearby nature reserves.Main Tourist Areas
- Sandy Beach: The main hotel center with luxury resorts, condos and activities such as jet skis and parasailing.
- The Malecon (Old Port): The cultural and commercial heart. Ideal for walking, shopping for handicrafts, eating fresh seafood and taking the photo with the monumental lyrics of "Puerto Peñasco".
- Street 13: Known as "Tijuanitas", it is the ideal place for nightlife, with a variety of Mexican food bars and restaurants.
- Beautiful Beach: One of the most popular public beaches, excellent for swimming, "banana" rides and enjoy live music.
Unmissable Attractions
- El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve: World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can explore giant volcanic craters and sand dunes just 20-30 minutes from the city.
- St. George's Island (Bird Island): A marine sanctuary where you can swim with sea lions and observe dolphins on the boat path.
- CET-MAR Aquarium: A research center open to the public that stands out for its sea turtle conservation program.
- Estero Morúa: Famous for its oyster farms where you can taste them fresh directly in front of the sea.
Popular Activities
- Sunset Cruises: Boat trips in the Sea of Cortez with drinks and music.
- Adventure in ATV: Rent of quad bikes to tour the dunes, especially in areas such as "Competition Hill" in Choya Bay.
- Whale Watching: Mainly available during the winter months (January to March).
- Golf: World-class fields like The Links in Las Palomas or the field designed by Jack Nicklaus at Mayan Palace.
Also Ecofun (check their fb page) has great boat trips and Rocky Point 360 is a fb newpaper that has all the goings on (https://www.facebook.com/rockypoint360)
